{"id":27694,"date":"2019-12-27T11:34:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T09:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondora.com\/blog\/?p=27694"},"modified":"2019-12-27T11:34:02","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T09:34:02","slug":"2019-was-an-incredible-year-for-bondora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/blog\/2019-was-an-incredible-year-for-bondora\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 was an incredible year for Bondora. Here\u2019s a quick recap of what happened."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2019. What. A. Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bondora launched new features, hit record-breaking milestones,\nand expanded at lightning speed. Here\u2019s a quick recap of what we achieved in\n2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bondora takes over Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2019 started on high heat for Bondora, as we launched our platform in 24 European languages. Now the platform is easily accessible to investors all over the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27696\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all love to see numbers going up and for Bondora\nthat translated in record-breaking months and new achievements. In 2019 we\nbroke the mark of 90,000 investors, and we are quickly marching to the\nmilestone of 350 million Euros invested! That\u2019s a third of a billion. Wow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October was a hit as investors put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/bondora-tops-e20m-in-october\/\">a total of \u20ac20 million<\/a> in investments, the\nhighest amount in a single month ever!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investors love Go &amp; Grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the launch of Go &amp; Grow, it didn\u2019t take long\nuntil the new product took over investors\u2019 hearts. It\u2019s now investors favorite\nway to invest, and in November, Go &amp; Grow garnered 72% of all Bondora\ninvestments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a great year for Go &amp; Grow, as we also released a new platform section called Statements, where you can clearly see your Go &amp; Grow transactions in detail with a simple and beautifully designed report. It\u2019s easier than ever to track changes, gains, investments\u2026 you name it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27702\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we won\u2019t stop here. Our investors have been\nmassively using Wishlist to ask for a Go &amp; Grow app. (Don\u2019t know what\nWishlist is? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/en\/ideas\/\">Check it out<\/a>. It\u2019s cool.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So we heard your calling, and the mobile app is now in development. We are super excited to unveil this to you in the upcoming weeks. While you wait, don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/en\/app\">sign up<\/a> for exclusive pre-launch access to the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our office, your home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love having guests, and in 2019 we had a record number of people visiting us in our beautiful office in Tallinn. From investors to affiliates, many people came to drink a coffee with us, see how we work, and discuss their investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27708\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2TuvCtnriP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blogger Marco Schwartz\nand our crew<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two of the most brilliant content creators in Germany\nspent over a week with us learning details of the Bondora engine, doing a\nseries of interviews with our people and recording it all for their YouTube\nchannels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bondora - Team Interviews Teil 2 (P2P Lifestyle Part 3)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H6hdsY8ZuZs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also had bloggers and YouTubers from Portugal and Italy, recording their visits and showing to their audience how we work from the inside. Are you in Tallinn and want to come over for a coffee? Don\u2019t hesitate to let us know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prizes, prizes, prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019 we have launched several exciting campaigns with mouthwatering prizes for all investors. From doubling a winner\u2019s investment with \u201cInvest in September\u201d, to distributing 13 cash prizes with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/en\/invest2020\">Invest in 2020<\/a>\u201d, the year had it all. Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCsLsOuJMeU2r2I256AWmLxA?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">follow us<\/a> on social media so you are always up to date with the next campaigns!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bondora is a winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were awarded as a National Winner in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessawardseurope.com\/otw\/entry\/28228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2019 European Business Awards<\/a>, which is one of the most prestigious titles a company can receive. We are, of course, very happy for the recognition and want to thank you for being a part of the journey!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27714\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B201-vlHsd6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We celebrated that with a matching cake<\/a> \ud83c\udf82<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Superheroes? Nope, Bondora heroes!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of our investors took a step further in 2019 and\nturned into Bondora heroes! These individuals have the superpower of growing\ntheir money, and we were happy to spend time with them and share their stories\nwith the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VNeATNEwNsk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claudia<\/a> had never invested\nbefore, but then she met Bondora. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CUhc0evJcVs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joao<\/a> wanted to diversify\nhis portfolio, and Bondora appeared as the perfect solution. Watch their\nstories and tune in for more heroes\u2019 videos in 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"When is the best time to start investing? | Bondora Heroes: Ep 1.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CUhc0evJcVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(By the way, if you want to be featured in our Bondora Heroes series, send us an email!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look, I\u2019m on TV!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of heroes, we are pretty much all online but in 2019 we went to TV with our \u201cInvest like a Superhero\u201d ads. They ran in Germany with an animation starring our super friendly Bondora girl. Didn\u2019t watch the ad? See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HIhgTpIl1v4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. It\u2019s short and you will love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behind the scenes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you follow Bondora on social media or access your account from time to time, you know that we publish a lot of content. From articles on the blog to videos on YouTube, we don\u2019t always get it right. So on April 1st, we launched an April Fools Special with behind the scenes footage of our recordings, where our hosts are\u2026 well\u2026 failing to speak properly. Super fun stuff, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dr7ku8lLnq4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a look<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improvements all around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new look for Go &amp; grow. Statements. A brand new investment forecast tool. Tweaks on Portfolio Pro. Instant payments in and out. Improvements to the API. 2-factor authentication. The platform has been improved in many ways and you can find more details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/your-top-wishlist-ideas-of-2019\/\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From record-breaking months to new features. From\ndeeper investor relationships to exploring new grounds. 2019 was a great,\nincredible, superb year for Bondora. We hope your journey has been as good, and\nwe hope 2020 will be even better for Bondora and its whole community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a regular investor, get involved! Contact\nus, follow us on social media, get your ideas in through our WIshlist. Get\ncloser, get cozy, because we are just warming up for even bigger things to\ncome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sincerely wish you a very Merry Christmas and a marvelous 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*As with any\ninvestment, your capital is at risk and the investments are not guaranteed. The\nyield is up to 6.75%. Before deciding to invest, please review our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/en\/riskstatement\"><em>risk statement<\/em><\/a><em> or consult with a\nfinancial advisor if necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2019. What. A. Year. 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